lavender
Example Sentences
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Two crossing paths divide the space into four quarters planted with lavender and potted lemon trees.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026
The swish of polyester skirts in spring pastels — lavender, mint, butter-yellow — as the women of the church organized the spread.
From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026
“I picked out this lavender color because it’s chill, it’s relaxing, it helps me settle in,” explained the 8-year-old — now the youngest individually named Grammy winner in history.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2026
If it is night, she puts on a lavender sleep mask and earplugs and goes to sleep.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 4, 2026
“Upon my word, here’s a state of things!” cried the old lady, taking the seat of honor prepared for her, and settling the folds of her lavender moire with a great rustle.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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